Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the JAWA 42 J side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the JAWA 42 J is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42 J's 334 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 29.17 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 29.17 PS |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 29.62 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 32 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke | 193725 Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte | 194950 Dual Channel Cosmo Blue Matte | 198334 Dual Channel Mystique Copper | 198334 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Red Clad | 204950 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Black Clad | 204950 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6–Speed |
